Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (born June 24, 1842; died sometime after December 26, 1913) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. Today, he is probably best known for his short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and his satirical lexicon The Devil's Dictionary. His vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters" and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce".

THE BOARDED WINDOW
CHICKAMAUGA
THE DAMNED THING
THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER
HAITA THE SHEPHERD
THE HAUNTED VALLEY
JOHN BARTINE'S WATCH
JOHN MORTONSON'S FUNERAL
THE MAN AND THE SNAKE
THE MIDDLE TOE OF THE RIGHT FOOT

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